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Recent rumors and gossip about College Basketballen-usAnfernee McLemore shares positive news after horrific injuryAnfernee McLemore shared some positive news on Twitter Saturday after suffering a horrific leg injury during Auburn’s 84-75 loss to South Carolina.McLemore suffered the injury late in the first half when a teammate fell backwards and landed on his lower leg. The sophomore forward could be heard screaming in agony and had to be taken away on a stretcher.Later in the day, McLemore said thank you to all those who wished him well via Twitter. He said that despite dislocating his ankle, fracturing his tibia, and tearing ligaments, he should be back in 4-6 months. McLemore ends his season having averaged 7.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and a whopping 2.7 blocks per game.17 Feb 2018 18:48:26 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/anfernee_mclemore_shares_positive_news_after_horrific_injury/s1_127_25735892
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/anfernee_mclemore_shares_positive_news_after_horrific_injury/s1_127_25735892Anfernee McLemore shares positive news after horrific injuryhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/anfernee_mclemore_shares_positive_news_after_horrific_injury/s1_127_25735892http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/a/eae93823af28837f5a8a3fd13c0c5e03cfcce02e/top_story/10533317.jpgReport: FBI corruption case will wreak havoc on college basketballThe multiple arrests made by the FBI in the fall related to a college basketball scandal may only be the tip of the iceberg in what is expected to become a bombshell case.Yahoo Sports’ Pete Thamel published an article on the corruption case Thursday, and he says that during the discovery process, the FBI has uncovered many more examples of corruption in college hoops. He says there could be evidence against potentially as many as 50 college basketball programs violating NCAA rules.Information the feds have come across during the discovery portion of their case comes from wiretaps, computer records and bank documents that show the contacts made between coaches, shoe companies, players, handlers, agents and financial advisers. Several prominent programs, athletes and coaches are reportedly included in the discovery.One issue is that the information uncovered during the discovery from the FBI is under protection. However, it’s possible some or all of the dirt could be leaked, which would put teams in danger of N15 Feb 2018 19:11:59 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/report_fbi_corruption_case_will_wreak_havoc_on_college_basketball/s1_127_25719539
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/report_fbi_corruption_case_will_wreak_havoc_on_college_basketball/s1_127_25719539Report: FBI corruption case will wreak havoc on college basketballhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/report_fbi_corruption_case_will_wreak_havoc_on_college_basketball/s1_127_25719539http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/4/c432d232045fe07fd7773d29fd0131ee90a611bb/top_story/9208682.jpgMiles Bridges trolls ESPN analyst after game-winning shotMiles Bridges trolled ESPN analyst Dan Dakich after hitting a big shot for Michigan State on Saturday.Bridges made a 3-pointer from deep to give the Spartans a 68-65 lead over Purdue with just over two seconds left in the game. After he made the shot, ESPN college basketball reporter Jeff Goodman lauded Bridges with a tweet proclaiming, “He. Got. Game.” That was a reference to an exchange Goodman had with Dakich two weeks prior in which Dakich said Bridges “has no game.” Word of that criticism clearly got around to Bridges and stuck with him, because the sophomore guard made mention of Dakich after the game. He joked that they were “real close friends.” Zing.Dakich has long been a critic of Michigan State, so being able to show him up must have made the game-winner even sweeter for Bridges.10 Feb 2018 23:58:12 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/miles_bridges_trolls_espns_dan_dakich_after_winning_shot/s1_127_25676576
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/miles_bridges_trolls_espns_dan_dakich_after_winning_shot/s1_127_25676576Miles Bridges trolls ESPN analyst after game-winning shothttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/miles_bridges_trolls_espns_dan_dakich_after_winning_shot/s1_127_25676576http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/a/fa5ecff8d9cedb9a17af48288ed447528faf3597/top_story/10600498.jpgWATCH: Jay Williams casually pwns Chris Long during UVA basketball gamePhiladelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long is now a two-time Super Bowl champ after helping his team take down the New England Patriots last Sunday. He was at the University of Virginia basketball game Saturday to continue his celebration and take in a big game at his old school.As a main celebrity attraction, he was given the chance to raise the roof with a half-court shot. To raise the stakes a bit, ESPN’s Jay Williams said he’d give Long $100,000 if he drained the shot. Long was unable to hit it, but then Williams added insult to injury with a casual swish, right behind the miss.It was pure pwnage. pic.twitter.com/8ZYq5amyWr— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) February 10, 2018 Utterly savage, and we loved every second of it.10 Feb 2018 13:15:00 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/watch_jay_williams_casually_pwns_chris_long_during_uva_basketball_game/s1_12680_25673378
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/watch_jay_williams_casually_pwns_chris_long_during_uva_basketball_game/s1_12680_25673378WATCH: Jay Williams casually pwns Chris Long during UVA basketball gamehttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/watch_jay_williams_casually_pwns_chris_long_during_uva_basketball_game/s1_12680_25673378http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/b/0b434ea501ae729d595c494e887f2049fa161783/top_story/10593571.jpgColorado State players boycott practiceMembers of the Colorado State men’s basketball team boycotted practice on Thursday over circumstances surrounding suspended head coach Larry Eustachy.Last month, Colorado State launched an investigation into Eustachy’s behavior, which the school also did during the 2013-2014 season. A few days later, Eustachy was placed on administrative leave by athletic director Joe Parker.On Thursday, players made a statement by boycotting practice. Athletic director Joe Parker later released the the following statement. The Rams have played two games in Eustachy’s absence, both of which the team has lost. Players not wanting to play for interim coach Steve Barnes could be a development to monitor going forward with reports Colorado State is set to fire Eustachy.08 Feb 2018 21:34:46 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/colorado_state_players_boycott_practice/s1_127_25660235
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/colorado_state_players_boycott_practice/s1_127_25660235Colorado State players boycott practicehttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/colorado_state_players_boycott_practice/s1_127_25660235http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/9/7925e081f5305f0a3492836ce49707a5c50994e8/top_story/9844741.jpgCoach K calls Duke's effort in upset to St. John's 'disgusting' It’s not often that Duke head basketball Mike Krzyzewski gets heated, but when he does he holds nothing back. Such was the case Saturday after the Blue Devils got stunned by St. John’s at Madison Square Garden, losing 81-77.After praising the Red Storm, Krzyzewski took aim at his own players. He was clearly upset with his team’s effort, calling it disgusting. That Coach K was upset is hardly surprising. After all, St. John’s came into the game on an 11-game losing streak, whereas Duke came into the game as the No. 4-ranked team in the nation.The Red Storm at one point outscored Duke 18-2 in the second half and then staved off the Blue Devils as they attempted to come back in the final minutes. It was a thrilling win for them, but Duke should have never allowed them to be in that position to begin with. And Krzyzewski won’t soon let his players forget it.03 Feb 2018 17:56:23 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/mike_krzyzewski_calls_duke_39s_effort_39disgusting_39_in_upset_loss_to_st_john_39s/s1_12680_25614008
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/mike_krzyzewski_calls_duke_39s_effort_39disgusting_39_in_upset_loss_to_st_john_39s/s1_12680_25614008Coach K calls Duke's effort in upset to St. John's 'disgusting' http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/mike_krzyzewski_calls_duke_39s_effort_39disgusting_39_in_upset_loss_to_st_john_39s/s1_12680_25614008http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/a/9af5d4026d18c131a121223168bf1a43b66ed1f1/top_story/GettyImages-913755934.jpgCSU's Larry Eustachy placed on administrative leave in wake of probeColorado State University has placed head basketball coach Larry Eustachy on administrative leave in the wake of a probe into his behavior toward coaches, players and staff. Two days ago, CSU athletic director Joe Parker announced the university had launched a probe into Eustachy’s conduct.“We have started a climate assessment, which involves conversations with the students and staff members associated with the men’s basketball program,” Parker said in a statement, per coloradoan.com. “As always, we will not make any public comments until our process is complete and have no additional information to share at this time.”This probe was launched after a report by Justin Michael of Rocky Mountain Collegian in which he revealed it was under way. He also reported that Eustachy’s players were very much against him, noting the “vast majority of the players spoke out against Eustachy in their interviews.”Eustachy has posted a 121-74 record in six seasons with the Rams and is 10-14 this season heading into Saturday’s g03 Feb 2018 14:49:18 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/csu_8217s_larry_eustachy_placed_on_administrative_leave_in_wake_of_probe/s1_12680_25612676
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/csu_8217s_larry_eustachy_placed_on_administrative_leave_in_wake_of_probe/s1_12680_25612676CSU's Larry Eustachy placed on administrative leave in wake of probehttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/csu_8217s_larry_eustachy_placed_on_administrative_leave_in_wake_of_probe/s1_12680_25612676http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/e/1e10a5bd09b18379b37dd8ebf43ccb20485652c7/top_story/10550112.jpgBall trying to poach committed recruits for his leagueLaVar Ball is serious about building his new basketball league into something that can serve as an alternative for young players who need a stepping stone to the NBA, and he has already begun trying to poach recruits from top collegiate programs.Jalen Carey, a Syracuse commit and one of the top-ranked guards in the Class of 2018, shared a screenshot on social media of a message he received from the Big Baller Brand gauging his interest in playing in the Junior Basketball Association rather than enrolling in college. Carey wasn’t the only one who received an invite. Tyler Herro, a Kentucky signee from the Class of 2018 who is ranked even higher than Carey, got the same type of inquiry from BBB. Both players declined the offer, and the Junior Basketball Association is probably going to have to find a more effective way of recruiting players than sending direct messages on Twitter and Instagram. It remains to be seen if the league will ever host actual games, but Ball has already taken steps that prove he is ser02 Feb 2018 12:04:08 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/lavar_ball_trying_to_convince_committed_recruits_to_play_in_his_basketball_league/s1_127_25604141
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/lavar_ball_trying_to_convince_committed_recruits_to_play_in_his_basketball_league/s1_127_25604141Ball trying to poach committed recruits for his leaguehttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/lavar_ball_trying_to_convince_committed_recruits_to_play_in_his_basketball_league/s1_127_25604141http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/8/c894426c692a0bb30d9d5f3ddfeced479be0f84f/top_story/10126368.jpgTravis Walton denies all allegations from OTL reportTravis Walton, a former Michigan State player and current G-league coach for the Los Angeles Clippers (on leave currently), issued a statement Tuesday denying all allegations from the Outside the Lines report that detonated last week. Walton says he was never hired or fired by Michigan State. He also says he never physically assaulted a woman, and to the best of his knowledge the attack that has been alleged was never reported to Michigan State University.Last week when the report emerged, Walton was placed on leave by the Clippers pending an investigation into the allegations against him. Both Tom Izzo and Mark Dantonio have been under heavy fire for what was reported, but both have staunchly defended themselves and their programs since then.30 Jan 2018 12:37:07 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/travis_walton_issues_statement_denies_all_allegations_from_otl_report/s1_12680_25577729
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/travis_walton_issues_statement_denies_all_allegations_from_otl_report/s1_12680_25577729Travis Walton denies all allegations from OTL reporthttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/travis_walton_issues_statement_denies_all_allegations_from_otl_report/s1_12680_25577729http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/2/82b16d4d177392cb82e56b76064246c583deb371/top_story/GettyImages-640707038.jpgMagic Johnson shares thoughts on Michigan State scandalMichigan State has come under fire in the wake of a bombshell report about university officials covering up instances of sexual assault and violence, and one of the most prominent Spartans alumni is not exactly going to bat for his school.On Monday morning, Magic Johnson said that any Michigan State official who had any knowledge of sexual assault and did not take the proper steps should be fired. One person who has faced a lot of criticism is basketball coach Tom Izzo. While Johnson stopped short of defending Izzo, he offered to help him and others who have influence at Michigan State. Izzo was grilled by a reporter over the weekend about reports that he allowed former player and graduate assistant Travis Walton to remain with the program even after Walton was accused of assault and rape in two separate incidents back in 2010.According to a report from ESPN’s Outside the Lines, an investigation determined that Michigan State mishandled multiple sexual assault incidents, oftentimes choosing to handle them int29 Jan 2018 11:04:02 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/magic_johnson_shares_thoughts_on_michigan_state_sexual_assault_scandal/s1_127_25567922
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/magic_johnson_shares_thoughts_on_michigan_state_sexual_assault_scandal/s1_127_25567922Magic Johnson shares thoughts on Michigan State scandalhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/magic_johnson_shares_thoughts_on_michigan_state_sexual_assault_scandal/s1_127_25567922http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/8/48da3d22ce5cd183381c6649747374e0d0206209/top_story/10336481.jpgTom Izzo grilled by reporter after Maryland gameMichigan State coach Tom Izzo was grilled by an ESPN reporter about the Outside the Lines report about the school’s mishandling of allegations of violence against women.The reporter particularly pressed Izzo on allegations against Travis Walton, a former player and assistant coach who was accused of both assault and rape in two separate cases in 2010. Walton was allowed to travel with the team, and Izzo couldn’t answer why he ultimately left the program. After the report came out, Walton was placed on leave by the Los Angeles Clippers, who employed him as an assistant coach for their G-league team.Izzo is going to be under pressure from questions like this until there’s a clear answer to them. For now, he hasn’t given any concrete ones.28 Jan 2018 21:53:23 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/tom_izzo_grilled_by_reporter_after_maryland_game_video/s1_127_25564505
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/tom_izzo_grilled_by_reporter_after_maryland_game_video/s1_127_25564505Tom Izzo grilled by reporter after Maryland gamehttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/tom_izzo_grilled_by_reporter_after_maryland_game_video/s1_127_25564505http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/8/a85a64255159950df1ca82ddf937bce535a4b968/top_story/10571714.jpgTom Izzo defends handling of MSU sexual assault investigationsMichigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo defended himself Sunday regarding ESPN’s reporting of sexual assaults in the athletic department.Izzo said that he had cooperated with all investigations into wrongdoing on the part of his players and coaches, and that he would continue to do so. Of course, this isn’t really the issue. Izzo and others were criticized for not taking action against alleged perpetrators, and the investigations were criticized as not being very thorough. Many more questions will have to be answered in the days and weeks to come.28 Jan 2018 16:39:35 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/tom_izzo_defends_handling_of_msu_sexual_assault_investigations/s1_127_25563035
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/tom_izzo_defends_handling_of_msu_sexual_assault_investigations/s1_127_25563035Tom Izzo defends handling of MSU sexual assault investigationshttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/tom_izzo_defends_handling_of_msu_sexual_assault_investigations/s1_127_25563035http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/d/0defcfeafec5ed56a438a970cc6472e23ad2990a/top_story/10571722.jpgTom Izzo issues statement clarifying Larry Nassar commentTom Izzo released a statement on Sunday to clarify his comments about Larry Nassar that led to plenty of backlash.Here’s the statement shared by the Michigan State basketball coach: After Michigan State’s win over Indiana on Friday, Izzo talked about Nassar and Michigan State’s handling of the allegations of sexual abuse against the former school athletic trainer. One part of Izzo’s comments that stood out was him saying about Nassar that he hoped they got the right guy, indicating potential doubt he had about Nassar’s culpability. That particular comment led to a harsh response from the mother of Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman.Even though Izzo clarified that particular remark, his overall support of Michigan State’s president and leaders has also been called into question.21 Jan 2018 19:27:02 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/tom_izzo_issues_statement_clarifying_larry_nassar_comment/s1_127_25508225
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/tom_izzo_issues_statement_clarifying_larry_nassar_comment/s1_127_25508225Tom Izzo issues statement clarifying Larry Nassar commenthttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/tom_izzo_issues_statement_clarifying_larry_nassar_comment/s1_127_25508225http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/b/0bc543642feea0b441ba7d5a76731d7edd67cad4/top_story/GettyImages-886617492.jpgTrae Young makes defender fall down with sick move, drains jumperTrae Young has been the best college basketball player this season so far, and he’s been a force to be reckoned with every time he steps foot on the court.Young turned in arguably the best performance of his 2017-18 campaign so far in Saturday’s 83-81 loss to Oklahoma State, when he scored more than half the Sooners’ points. The Sooners guard dropped 48 points on 14-of-39 shooting, and also dished out eight assists as well.Fans have come to expect Young will produce at least one highlight-reel play in every game he plays in, and sure enough, Saturday was no different. He used a crossover move to put a defender on skates, and then calmly drained a three-pointer from outer space. Young’s range knows no boundaries.20 Jan 2018 18:35:22 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/trae_young_makes_defender_fall_down_with_sick_move_drains_jumper/s1_12740_25501271
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/trae_young_makes_defender_fall_down_with_sick_move_drains_jumper/s1_12740_25501271Trae Young makes defender fall down with sick move, drains jumperhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/trae_young_makes_defender_fall_down_with_sick_move_drains_jumper/s1_12740_25501271http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/e/4eac7ab4370d8dffcfe1be403727978095d8a59a/top_story/10554088.jpgOSU coach Mike Boynton has high praise for Trae YoungAfter watching Oklahoma freshman Trae Young firsthand Saturday, Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton had the highest praise for the young man. He compared him to the NBA’s most popular man, Stephen Curry. Young nearly helped the Sooners take down the Cowboys on Saturday, scoring 48 points, dishing eight assists, hauling in five rebounds and nabbing two steals in the narrow 83-81 overtime win for Oklahoma State. In the end, Young missed a three-point attempt with one second remaining, falling just short of pulling off the big win.The freshman phenom has been the best player in college basketball this year. He came into Saturday’s game averaging 29.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 9.8 assists per game. So yeah, that Stephen Curry comparison isn’t too far-fetched.20 Jan 2018 17:46:01 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/mike_boynton_on_trae_young_39best_college_basketball_player_since_steph_curry_39/s1_12680_25500947
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/mike_boynton_on_trae_young_39best_college_basketball_player_since_steph_curry_39/s1_12680_25500947OSU coach Mike Boynton has high praise for Trae Younghttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/mike_boynton_on_trae_young_39best_college_basketball_player_since_steph_curry_39/s1_12680_25500947http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/1/110aa750f4e89085ed637b3b41ec63e3c05ba260/top_story/10554445.jpg